the new normal environment. The ALL-NEW enhanced antimicrobial solid surface, AcryMed, is certified in accordance with ISO 22196 and JIS Z 2801 testing standards, and it offers integrated hygienic surface protection. The technology protects the product itself against stain and odorcausing bacteria, and does not protect users or others from disease-causing bacteria. Regular cleaning cannot be replaced.
application. These slabs are also among the safest and most hygienic materials available, without compromising on performance and visual appeal. The SIX•S Collection consists of Himalaya Crystal, Layla, Abu Dhabi White, Amazonico, Winter Dala and Summer Dala.
the Evermoin® Collection — Angel White — a fresh option engineered for environments like healthcare facilities that require ultra-hygienic materials.
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MSI MSI introduced Q with LumaLuxe. The material has the same qualities that make Q quartz a durable and beautiful surface, but it has additional technology to enhance realism and depth. LumaLuxe is a Quartz breakthrough that enhances the way light interacts with the surface. An exclusive MSI formulation, it enhances countertops’ beauty, improves shine, dimension and drama, with colors and patterns you can’t find anywhere else. It’s manufactured using the internationally patented Bretonstone® system of Breton S.p.A. based in Italy. As with MSI’s other premium quartz countertops, Lumaluxe is waterproof, stain- and mildew-resistant and food-safe. See Our Ad on Page 5
Radianz® added 15 new colors and patterns to its 2021 line of nonporous, heat- and scratchresistant quartz surfaces, manufactured with Breton technology. The additions feature stylized surface options emulating natural stone. Three newly added white colors — Angel, Polar and Pacifica White — round out the Radianz Classic Collection palette, providing beautiful options for commercial and residential applications. Four new Cirrus Collection colors — Pegasus, Aries, Starry and Aquarius — are inspired by precious metals, delivering a sense of elegance and luxury, perfect for contemporary designs. All eight new colors in the premium Cirrus Collection combine high-end quality and exquisite style, with most colors and patterns available in jumbo sizes of 65 by 130 in.
The Pacific Collection from Torzo Surfaces embodies the Northwest’s rugged coastline and timber heritage. Towering evergreen forests are a hallmark of the Pacific Northwest. The company’s home state of Oregon is a leading producer of wood products, sustainably sourced from vast timber lands of Douglas fir and Ponderosa pine. TorZo infuses recycled wood waste with organic dye and acrylic resin to create a durable and unique architectural surface with Cascadian aesthetic. Pacific is available in colors ranging from warm and neutral to cool and dark. Recycled wood chips are FSC-certified and there is no added urea formaldehyde.
Vadara Staron
Neolith Neolith® launched its Six•S Collection which reflects the material’s design techniques of realism and unique-to-touch finishes. Inspired by global biodiversity, green principles and the ongoing fight against COVID-19, these new introductions look beyond immediate visual appeal, exploring Neolith’s core values. All Neolith slabs are 100 percent natural, carbon-neutral and suitable for professional or residential surfacing 22 • Vol. 14 / Issue 1 • International Surface Fabricators Association
Staron® expanded its 2021 line of premium solid surfaces with 18 additions. The new colors deliver the same solid performance for which Staron is known: nonporous construction for easy cleanup, durability, low maintenance requirements and dimensional flexibility for use in numerous commercial and residential applications. Fourteen new colors belong to nature-inspired collections. Two new colors — Bologna and Torino — are in the Terrazzo Collection, providing the oldworld look of aggregate. Arctic White joins the Supreme Collection, providing a stunning option with marble-like veins that appear to shimmer in changing light. There’s also a new addition to
Vadara Quartz added six new fashion-forward colors to its 2021 lineup. Bella Dolce, Calacatta Fresco, Calacatto Oro, Cascada Perla, Solano Bella and Varenna represent the next generation of Vadara’s handcrafted quartz surfaces. A musing of the natural patterns found in quartzite and marble, the new hues expand the calacatta and artisan-inspired collections. The latest additions feature unique design aesthetics with dimensional backgrounds and dramatic, dynamic veining inspired by the stories of nature. Designed for modern living, the surfaces are hygienic, durable, offered in both 2cm and 3cm thicknesses and are intended for most interior applications. See Our Ad on Page 15